Lindsey Kay is a social entrepreneur, animal rescue advocate, casual artist, and avid readerwhose work has left a lasting mark on New Mexico and beyond.

In 2010, Lindsey founded Pawsand Stripes, a groundbreaking Albuquerque-based nonprofit that provides service dogs and mental health support for veterans and theirfamilies. Under her leadership, the organization grew from a small startup intoa nationally recognized model in the service dog and veteran wellness space.She served as Executive Director for over a decade, guiding its mission with heart and innovation.

Lindsey holds a master’s degree in Social Work with a focus on Leadership andAdministration from New Mexico Highlands University. A lifelong advocate forcommunity well-being, she transitioned in 2024 to serve as Vice President ofClient Service ...